Control Multi-Step AI Agents Using Desktop Voice Commands
Coordinate long-running agents and complex tasks hands-free on your desktop.
Utilize 'Voice in Work' on the macOS or Windows desktop app to delegate multi-step agentic tasks and check the progress of research or document creation.
The Scenario
You are working on multiple tasks at your desk and need to delegate a long, multi-step research project to an AI agent while staying mobile or multitasking.
Before & after
Managing multiple research tasks requires manual typing, switching between tabs, and constant context switching, costing 45–60 minutes of cognitive effort.
In the desktop app, switch to 'Work' and use Voice to say 'Review my agents' or 'Help me research X and draft a report.' The AI executes in about 5 minutes.
The Prompt
[ACTIVATE_VOICE_MODE] Start a Work thread to research the current trends in [TOPIC] for the year 2026. Monitor for changes in [SPECIFIC SOURCE] and summarize the final findings into a Site.
The desktop app now distinguishes between quick conversations (Chat) and complex, agentic task execution (Work), both of which are voice-enabled for hands-free management.
Source
ChatGPT Business - Release Notes | OpenAI Help Center"Use voice to start tasks, check progress, ask questions about your agents, and coordinate multiple agents through one conversation."